Gnats drawn to wet compost - London Free Press

Gnats drawn to wet compost London Free Press I add builder's lime a couple of times a year and I never turn my compost. I do fill this unit very high because I have a lot of leaves to collect from my property. My neighbour approached me last fall and made a comment about bugs. My unit sits along ...

Dealing with my backyard bounty's leavings - Guelph Mercury

Dealing with my backyard bounty's leavings Guelph Mercury I cut the grass regularly and put out my garbage, kept house and travelled, as was my desire. But during a particularly nasty invasion of cinch bugs I was “Henry Kocked.” I lived across the road from Henry, that bearded and gentle giant whose suburban ...

Time is ripe for CSA - Helena Independent Record

Time is ripe for CSA Helena Independent Record They hoe and pull their own weeds, fertilize with their own compost or composted animal waste and many of their seeds are open-pollinated heirloom varieties. North Valley Co-op offers a work-for-half, pay for half membership, too.

Gardening Q&A: Try these ideas for a small entry bed - The News-Press

Gardening Q&A: Try these ideas for a small entry bed The News-Press Q: I really think I am seeing more insect pests in my Florida landscape compared to up north. What do you think? A: Yes, you may be right. In general, our Florida landscapes have more and different host plants for insects and other pests to damage. and more »

Drought-tolerant buffalograss needs full sun - My West Texas

Drought-tolerant buffalograss needs full sun My West Texas Dear Neil: My buffalograss lawn was damaged by grubs last fall. Compounding the issue, armadillos came in and tore up the lawn in their pursuit of the grubs. I spread some manure compost over the lawn in the hopes it would help repair the damage.